To provide comfort to the impoverished terminally ill was the goal envisioned by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop when she founded a community of Catholic Dominican sisters in 1900. This group, known as the Servants of Relief for Incurable Cancer, continues its mission today. They operate from Rosary Hill Home, a 42-bed nursing facility located in Hawthorne, […]
Despite the overcast Saturday weather, visitors flocked to President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, held on the National Mall. This event honors America’s 250th anniversary and showcases food and cultural booths from all 56 states and territories. Federal government agencies also present displays in temporary halls along the Mall, providing attendees shelter from the […]
The House Oversight Committee has intensified its inquiry into matters related to Jeffrey Epstein. On Friday, the committee issued two subpoenas to Leon Black, a billionaire investor known for his past association with Epstein. This move indicates a heightened effort to secure information from individuals connected to the disgraced financier. The committee’s chairman noted that […]
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump shared this decision on his Truth Social platform, praising Schroyer as a former U.S. Marine with significant operational experience. Trump described him as a ‘proven leader with decades of experience.’ Schroyer shares his […]
Former Transportation Secretary and 2020 presidential candidate, Pete Buttigieg, is making efforts to engage with Black voters and others who feel overlooked by the Democratic Party. During a campaign event for Democratic congressional candidate Chris Jones in Little Rock, Arkansas, Buttigieg showcased his commitment to reaching these communities. While interacting with attendees at Dreamland Ballroom, […]
The Senate declined a resolution on Wednesday aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from continuing military actions in Iran. This decision followed the president’s criticism that a resolution passed earlier in the week compromised his administration’s diplomatic efforts with Tehran. These negotiations focus on Iran’s nuclear program. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana was seen […]
In a late-night move, Senate Republicans voted against a resolution that called for President Trump to end the conflict with Iran. This came a day after bipartisan criticism over his handling of the situation. President Trump visited the Capitol for a tense meeting over lunch with Senate Republicans on Wednesday. The confrontation was intense, occurring […]
An intense Senate meeting concluded with a victory for President Donald Trump and his administration as several key Republicans changed their stance on limiting war powers in Iran. As lawmakers prepared to leave Washington, D.C., for a break, the Senate dismissed Democrats’ efforts to restrict Trump’s authority, despite ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Iran […]
The White House recently requested $87.6 billion from Congress to support the Iran war and other needs. This funding request is expected to face significant hurdles in getting approved. OMB Director Russell Vought issued the request to House Speaker Mike Johnson, seeking $67 billion for the Defense Department, reduced from an earlier estimate of $200 […]
The D.C. Council decided unanimously on Tuesday to defer difficult decisions to the next year. The council rejected outgoing Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s proposal to cut over $400 million from the budget. Instead, they opted to use $150 million from the emergency “rainy day” fund to manage ongoing operating expenses. This decision highlights the council’s […]